SOCIETY
Pollution from cement factory sickens locals in Dhading
Pollution from cement factory sickens locals in Dhading
DHADING, Sept 2: Locals in and around Jugedi at Dhunibeshi Munbicipality-9 in Dhading district have begun developing respiratory related complications due to the air pollution caused by a cement factory in their locality.
Sep 02, 2023
Editorial
A positive step towards strengthening Nepal-China friendship
A positive step towards strengthening Nepal-China friendship
After an excruciating closure lasting eight and a half years, the Tatopani border crossing between Nepal and China has finally reopened its doors to human traffic on Friday. This momentous event marks a significant positive development, one that resonates with historical significance, fosters friend...
Sep 02, 2023
POLITICS
Nepal urges its neighbors including China to respect new political map
Nepal urges its neighbors including China to respect new pol...
KATHMANDU, Sept 1: Nepal has urged its neighbors including China to respect the new political map that was endorsed by parliament in 2020. The new political map includes Kalapani, Lipulekh and Limpiyadhura that are currently held by India.
Sep 01, 2023
ECONOMY
FinMin assures of adequate budget for Araniko Highway expansion
FinMin assures of adequate budget for Araniko Highway expans...
KAVRE, Sept 1: Finance Minister Dr Prakash Sharan Mahat has assured that there will not be any shortage of budget for the expansion of the Araniko Highway. The government is expanding the highway into six lanes.
Sep 01, 2023
ECONOMY
Over 600 thousands foreign tourists visit Nepal in eight months
Over 600 thousands foreign tourists visit Nepal in eight mon...
KATHMANDU, Sept 1: Over 600 thousand foreign tourists visited Nepal in the first eight months of 2023. According to the Nepal Tourism Board, 601,360 tourists from various countries including India and the United States of America arrived in Nepal from January to August this year.
Sep 01, 2023
ECONOMY
Nepal-China border at Tatopani reopens after a lengthy closure of 8.5 years
Nepal-China border at Tatopani reopens after a lengthy closu...
KATHMANDU, Sept 1: The primary Tatopani border crossing connecting Nepal and China has finally reopened to the public after a lengthy closure of eight and a half years. As of now, the border crossing is accessible to residents of Sindhupalchowk, and this long-awaited border reopening for human traf...
Sep 01, 2023
SOCIETY
Chinese Gang Crimes: From gold smuggling to match-fixing
Chinese Gang Crimes: From gold smuggling to match-fixing
KATHMANDU, Sept 1: It has been found that Chinese criminal gangs are involved in various criminal activities in Nepal, ranging from gold smuggling to match-fixing, call bypass, human trafficking, ATM vandalism, online fraud, and illegal foreign currency trading.
Sep 01, 2023
ECONOMY
Despite enough funds in Prime Minister Disaster Relief Fund, victims struggle to access ai...
Despite enough funds in Prime Minister Disaster Relief Fund,...
KATHMANDU, Sept 1: Despite having ample resources in the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Authority (NDRRMA), disaster victims continue to suffer due to bureaucratic complications and delays in fund distribution.
Sep 01, 2023
POLITICS
Dr Koirala highlights multi-front attack on NC
Dr Koirala highlights multi-front attack on NC
KATHMANDU, Sept 1: Central member of the ruling Nepali Congress (NC), Dr Shekhar Koirala said that the NC is being attacked from all sides.
Sep 01, 2023
ECONOMY
NAC to fly to Bangalore from Bhairahawa via Kathmandu
NAC to fly to Bangalore from Bhairahawa via Kathmandu
KATHMANDU, Sep 1: Nepal Airlines Corporation (NAC) has announced its plans to conduct flights to Bangalore, India, with a layover in Kathmandu, departing from the Gautam Buddha International Airport (GBIA) in Bhairahawa.
Sep 01, 2023